Betrayed by an alpha claimed by a lycan king

Chapter 161

SAGE

Titus kept his promise.

He didn't let me sleep a wink last night. And I lost count of how many times I had slipped into unconsciousness, only to be pulled back into the fire by his relentless touch. Every time I thought I couldn't take any more, he proved me wrong, drawing out my pleasure until I was nothing but a trembling, breathless mess beneath him.

I had surrendered to him completely. Mind, body, and soul.

The first thing I noticed when I slowly opened my eyes was the unfamiliar ceiling above me.

I tried to shift, only to find myself trapped. Titus' heavy thighs were tangled with mine, pinning me to the bed. One of his arms was wrapped possessively around my waist, keeping me pressed against him, while his face was buried in the crook of my neck. His warm breath fanned across my skin, sending a soft shiver through

me.

For a moment, I lay still, allowing myself to indulge in the feeling. This rare, quiet moment where he wasn't domineering or demanding-where he simply held me as if he never wanted to let go.

It felt... nice.

Too nice.

A dangerous warmth bloomed in my chest, something fragile and terrifying all at once. Because I knew, deep down, that moments like this didn't last.

As the night fades, so does our insanity.

And in the daylight, reality always comes crashing back.

I moved cautiously, inch by inch, trying to slip out of his grasp without waking him, like I was handling a ticking time bomb. His arm, heavy and possessive, was draped over my waist, locking me in place. I held my breath, my fingers carefully prying at his grip. Just a little more, and I'd be free.

But before I could even make any real progress, his hold tightened.

In an instant, his arm pulled me flush against his chest, his muscular frame caging me in with no room for escape. His face pressed deeper into the crook of my neck.

"Hmmm..." He let out a deep, husky groan, the vibration of it sending a ripple of heat through my entire body.

I swallowed hard, trying to ignore the way his warmth seeped into me, the way my heart pounded traitorously against my ribs. The heat from his body was

intoxicating, a temptation I shouldn't even be entertaining.

Come on, Sage! Haven't you had enough already?! I scolded myself.

But my body wasn't listening. The fire he ignited last night still burned within me, dangerously close to rekindling with just the weight of his touch.

Determined, I tried again, shifting my body with painstaking slowness, hoping to slip away this time. But the result was the

same.

Titus' grip was unyielding, his powerful arms keeping me locked in place as if he had no intention of letting me go.

Panic shot through me like a lightning bolt when I heard a noise just outside his door. My heart pounded in my chest, and this time, I didn't bother being careful. I moved with urgency, my hands shaking as I tried to free myself from his grip.

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"Your Majesty, wake up!" I whispered urgently, my voice barely above a breath. But all I got in response was a deep, lazy groan.

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"Hmmm..." His body remained heavy against mine, his breathing slow and steady, completely unbothered by the situation.

1 gritted my teeth, frustration mixing with my rising fear. Why does he have to sleep like a damn rock?!

My stomach twisted in knots when I heard Harper and Cooper's voices right outside the door. My pulse spiked. What the hell are they doing here?

"Titus! Get up!" I hissed, shoving at his shoulder harder this time. Panic laced my voice as I scrambled to free myself from his grip.

groggy grunt, blinking at me

I cut him off, already reaching for

once, he didn't argue. Instead, he moved quickly, yanking on his pants

I could even think of an answer, I heard a small voice

Harper's tiny voice called out, soft yet

My heart stopped.

over his face. "What are they doing here?"

only shrug, just

spoke again, her voice filled with innocence. "I'm sorry to bother you, mister, but can you tell us where to get some food? We're

My stomach dropped.

Oh no. Food.

surged through me as my eyes darted toward the clock on

hadn't had

hell are the servants?! Didn't you tell them there were kids with us?" I snapped at Titus as I buttoned

the only ones left here. Everyone else

him. "And you didn't think to tell me

my mind," he

could kill. "Titus, what kind of

go hungry?!"

eyes, but before he could say anything, Harper knocked again.

rubbing his temples. "I'll

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need for that," I huffed, already moving toward the door I take care

took a deep breath before pulling

Harper and Cooper saw me standing

Their pins frket pos or landing on Titus still inside the

it, the silent questions swirling in their

up at me before offering a small, polite smile. "Hi, miss," she greeted sweetly, playing ang with the plan

least she still remembered

closing the door just enough to block their view of Titus. "Hey, little ones I said,

eagerly. "Yes! We woke up, and no one was around, so we didn't know where

had been so caught up with him that I completely forgot about their

out, gently tucking a strand of Harper's hair behind

head, still studying me curiously. "Mister is

pointed out innocently.

My breath hitched.

I could feel Titus

a casual smile. "Yes, he was just

clearly not convinced but

at

quickly changed the subject, grabbing their little hands. "We'll find the kitchen and

ever,"

made our way through the house, taking a few wrong turns before finally stumbling upon the kitchen it was bigger fau I expected, with a long wooden table in the center and shelves lined with

kids and motioned for them to take a seat.

I said as I headed

of listening, both Harper and Cooper

Harper said, bouncing on her

can do it too!" Cooper added, puffing out his little

determination.

smiled at

hesitated. "Are you sure? Cooking can

I warned, knowing how things usually turned

in the kitchen.

don't mind!" Harper

into a bowl, I

deep voice

to find him leaning against the doorframe, arms crossed, watching the scene before him with a raised brow. His

sight of him standing there so casually

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